Lovely wee spot for breakfast for lunch that has been around for years and is still consistently…read moregood. Staff were friendly and the food was nice quality.

4.5 stars First of all, if you are a group larger than two,…read moreyou must call ahead or plan a reservation. Since it was cold outside, our group of five was placed at an outside table. It was two small tables combined with one row for seating. The tables weren't stable and kept shaking. Besides the seating, the food was scrumptious! We all loved our dishes, however, the coffee was okay and my friend who ordered the hot chocolate said it tasted like water. Would recommend this place if you book ahead and anything on the menu to be honest is safe!

I was visiting an antique shop nearby when I walked passed this one, Macks Diner is a sort of…read moreroadside cafe aiming at office workers nearby, taxi drivers and just passing trade. Here you can grab a bacon / sausage roll with a coffee for next to nothing, there are only a few seats so maybe best to buy, grab & go, definitely one to add to your list of unusual places to eat.

Great wee cafe Great cheap prices and nice staff…read more Try it and you will be happy beats the other food places in the area. Love this wee cafe and will be using this place anytime I'm in the area. I recommend this place to all that are working in the area its honestly a no brainer

Cute, quiet, lowkey. Our first meal in Edinburgh was here at Elm Rose and brunch hit the spot…read more They have limited seating outside and downstairs but also upstairs on their loft area. The salmon avocado toast was piled on high with both salmon and avocado. It was a bit messy for me to eat with the runny egg, but boy did it taste good. The full breakfast was amazingly filling. Service with a smile, both friendly and patient. Free wifi and no rush if you need to relax a bit. This cafe is excellent for those looking for a spot to grab breakfast on their way into city centre. Enjoy!

The coffee, tea, and breakfast rolls were delicious. The service was attentive and friendly.read more

I love this 1950's diner with its chequered tiled floor and red cushioned booths and the jukebox…read moreblasting out Elvis. I love the shakes and the chilli dog and waffles and pancakes. It's such a vibe!

They already start off with a decent rating by me because they are one of the few places in the…read morearea that serve breakfast past 11:45. The cafe itself is going for a rundown 50s era American dinner look. To be honest, a bit cliché, but it is what it is. However, the reason we go to a restaurant is the food and to be honest, the food isn't all that great. Just look at my picture of the eggs Benedict. It tastes like it looks. But again, at least they offer it all day.

Called in here for coffee twice last week when out exploring the surrounding countryside. The…read moreservice was very good and the range of homemade cakes has enough to suit all tastes. There's a good amount of seating both inside and out and the coffee is well selected. Works by local artists are also on sale. If you visit to have a look at the nearby beach you should definitely stop in to either stock up for the onward journey or to relax a bit longer.

The entire idea of this space, amazing. Super cool design - very much detective style restaurant…read more The food is great, we had burgers and fries (as pictured below). The service was also fabulous.

I live locally and The Black Fox is a nice bar with decent food, however, after my last visit I…read morewon't be back anytime soon. The kitchen area is in the main bar which is fine but it's clear there is little done to clean the air filters, fans and cooker hoods - the smell of cooking oils hits you when you walk in the door and it sticks to clothes, hair and jackets for several days after you have visited. I have had the same experience on previous visits but had hoped it had improved. I appreciate space is limited but I feel more needs to be done to manage this issue.

I traveled very out of my way to come here after reading about it online and I can safely say I…read morewould travel across the ocean just to go back here. It was one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. It is small and filled with long wooden tables where everyone is sat together. I went during lunch time on a Saturday and it was quiet. The menu changes frequently (and isn't online) so I can't look up exactly what it was that I had but it was all amazing. I had a sparkling wine cocktail and the sparkling wine of the day. Both were delicious. The homemade potato bread appetizer was out of this world - so doughy and soft and delicious. Next, I had lamb sticks - almost like mozzarella sticks but instead of cheese they were filled with incredibly fresh lamb. So so good. Then, I had a mushroom and egg soup that was amazing. Next, buttery lobster and potatoes. Finally, a pistachio and berry dessert which was amazing. If you are in Edinburgh, you HAVE to come here!!

Edinburgh Food Studio is run by Ben and Shashana and is a fab addition to the Southside. I first…read morecame across Ben about 3 years ago when he was home for the holidays and doing a talk on food at Iglu - grasshopper soy sauce and bee larvae granola anyone? For the record, both were super tasty! Ben previously worked at Nordic Food Lab and following this, at the studio, unusual and traditional ingredients are presented in new ways with an open kitchen so diners can see the dishes in progress and large communal tables. I came for dinner last week as Roddie Loan who supplies seafood to michelin starred Noma was here. Roddie left Norway at 3am on Thursday morning with clams, sea urchins and seaweeds, plus aqua vite to cook for lucky Edinburgh punters who managed to get booked in for his Arctic Feast. What a feast it was! I'd never had sea urchins before and the inner five year old was mesmerised watching them still move, even after we'd eaten the insides. They were lovely and sweet. We followed this with clams and mussels - fab. Then came clam tartare and my gluten free version came with buckwheat and beautifully earthy scarlet capped mushrooms. Cod with beautiful buttery mash followed and then dessert was an Norwegian rice pudding with cinnamon and butter. Sounds weird but was lovely. I didn't get cheese and instead had a sea buckthorn sorbet which was both savoury and sweet. Throughout, Roddie and Ben talked us through the dishes, telling stories and providing a really great night. The communal dining experience won't work for everyone but I love it - trying new things with fellow co-conspirators really adds to the atmosphere.

I am a huge fan of the styling of this place. I may have watched Grease far too many times as a…read moreyoungster and it appears to have had side effects beyond the trauma my poor Dad endured when I, aged 10, declared that I wanted to be just like Rizzo. The red vinyl booth seating, shiny chrome, mini jukeboxes in each booth and thoroughly wholesome Americana vibe is done well. Unfortunately, I feel that it's more style than substance. The menu looked interesting but failed to excite, The waitress made it clear we were still in Scotland and did not transport us to the land of over enthusiasm and gushing service. Whilst there was nothing wrong with our food and it arrived piping hot it was a standard burger and chips. In an American Diner I expect perfectly crisp french fries not anaemic, limp chips that you know were pulled out of the freezer minutes before. The other sides were equally disappointing frozen onion rings and bought in coleslaw. I wanted to like Ed's Easy Diner. I wanted to it to be more than just a pretty face. I'm just a bit meh about everything other than the decor.

has the makings of a good restaurant but not quite! Carbon…read morecopy if Eddie rockets. Had a really nice milkshake. Hot dog was mediocre. Limited menu. Was looking forward to some chicken wings but non on the menu which surprising and disappointing for a diner!!

I hadn't been to Paradise Palms in a few years but I was happy to see: a) it's still such an…read moreinclusive, safe, welcoming space and b) they had a bit of a menu glow-up! Still vegan, but much more focused on a robust fried chkn offering and other fun American-inspired junk/bar food. I appreciate how comfortable they've made the atmosphere; the staff has consistently been so friendly and funny and human; walk-ins welcome!; the front seating has a bit more restaurant-y feel, I prefer the back seating which has a more pub-y feel; and, the food is STILL so craveworthy and memorable. I've tried the hot honey popcorn chkn topped with chilii, spring onion, and sesame (quite spicy! the popcorn chkn texture wasn't my favorite); the buffalo hot chkn wings with blue chz dip and celery (SO GOOD; the perfect amount of heat, but I could go for twice as much sauce; the texture of this chkn is much more satisfying and filling!); the chilli cheeze fries topped with a chipotle mayo (there's SO MUCH food here: they are generous with the chili sin carne... it was delicious piping hot when it came out, it was just as delicious a little cold and congealed an hour later; a MUST for a group!), the jalapeno slaw (it was spicier than, and not as refreshing as, I was expecting). The Frickles (fried pickles) were okay; I was expecting coins, not spears, so most of the coating kept falling off. And the fried chkn ceasar salad was nice: it's ENORMOUS and easily sharable between two people (say if you wanted to get those chili cheeze fries too), it comes with bacon and a less-fried version of their chkn, and it's very heavily dressed. Definitely not healthy, but certainly the most fresh thing on the menu!

So delicious; I went twice during my week-stay in the city!…read more The first visit, I had the Lucky Chicken sandwich/burger. It was pretty good. On the second visit, I had the Lucky BBQ Box; mind and mouth...blown! The bbq ribs/steak had a "meaty" texture and the sauce was hitting(positive term)! The southern fried chicken was yum too, just wish they would slather the sauce that comes on it instead of just sprinkle. The charred street corn also fire(positive term)! The slaw was pretty decent, and the potato salad was okay. It was a bit more food than I could eat, so I took some away with me in a box. Staff were lovely and accommodating on both visits. If I ever return to Edinburgh, I'll be sure not to skip another visit to Paradise Palms!